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Lookout Mountain Trail (#934)

From the east, the Lookout Mountain Trail follows a jeep trail for a short distance west from Crystal Mountain Road then ascends steeply on a single-track, off-road vehicle trail for nearly 2½ miles to the junction with Lookout Mountain Summit Trail. The trail to the summit of Lookout Mountain gains another 400 feet in a half-mile ascent to a spectacular panoramic view. The main trail descends briefly westward to intersect the Donner Pass Trail (926) then continues about three miles west, passing the south end of Greer Road (forest road 154), and meets the Signal Mountain Trail.

At a Glance

Usage:

Light

Restrictions:

Trail Regulations: Motorized single-track vehicles are allowed east of Donner Pass only. Unlicensed motorcycles must be registered as and OHV with Colorado State Parks. Certified weed-free hay is required for stock.

Closest Towns:

Fort Collins

Water:

None

Restroom:

Practice Leave No Trace principles.

General Information

Directions: Lookout Mountain Trail can be accessed from the east via the four-wheel drive road Moody Hill (forest road 513) then to Crystal Mountain Road (forest road 344). It can be accessed from the west via the Signal Mountain Trail (#928-2), or from the north and south on Donner Pass Trail (#926). See Donner Pass and Signal Mountain Trail Guides for access information.

Activities

Bicycling

HIDE

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Hiking

SHOW

Backpacking

See Lookout Mountain Trail directions for multiple access points.

Fire Information

Check for any seasonal fire restrictions before your hike. Campfires must be at least 100 feet from water and trails. You may collect dead and down wood; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood. Please attend to campfires at all times. Touch any remaining coals with the bare hand to insure campfire is cold and dead out. Remember, if it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave!

Difficulty Level:

Most Difficult

Day Hiking

Lookout Mountain Trail may be accessed from Moody Hill Road, Donner Pass Trail or Signal Mountain Trail. Regardless of your starting point, you will not be disappointed with the spectacular panoramic view. See Lookout Mountain Trail directions for multiple access points.

Fire Information

Check for any seasonal fire restrictions before your hike. Campfires must be at least 100 feet from water and trails. You may collect dead and down wood; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood. Please attend to campfires at all times. Touch any remaining coals with the bare hand to insure campfire is cold and dead out. Remember, if it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave!